The annual BFX Festival, hosted by Bournemouth University, is one of the largest visual effects, 3D computer animation and games festivals in the UK. This international event inspires current and future generations of artists, technicians as well as engineers, with a week long schedule of screenings. talks, panels and masterclasses delivered by creators and industry experts.
Attendees can develop their creative and technical skills, learning from industry experts whilst connecting to peers and talent executives. The speaker line-up includes representatives from largest animation and VFX companies in the UK, such as Aardman, Locksmith Animation, DNEG, Framestore, ILM and many more. These partners also make up some of the jury panel.
Celebrating the finest computer generated animation and visual effects, the festival screenings will showcase emerging young talent and cutting edge short films in this field. Open to the general public and with professsional attendees, the festival is an opportunity to showcase the magic of CGI to a wider audience.
BFX Festival is exclusive to FilmFreeway, and all short films nominated for awards are selected from FilmFreeway submissions.
The festival also includes the family event aimed for children and families who are excited about animation, games and creativity in general.
The festival takes place every autumn in Bournemouth, UK.
Awards will be presented on the night by sponsors and industry partners. These include:
Best New Talent
Best International Animated Short
Best UK Animated Short
Best VFX
Best Experimental